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compel

UK
/kəmˈpɛl/
US
/kəmˈpɛl/

Translations

compelverb
compelled
Past Simple
compelled
Past Participle
compelling
Gerund
UK
/kəmˈpɛl/
US
/kəmˈpɛl/
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
Les preuves étaient si accablantes qu'elles ont obligé le jury à rendre un verdict unanime.
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
Les règles strictes du professeur contraignent les élèves à terminer leurs devoirs à temps.
Additional translations
captiverAu sens d’exercer une forte attraction sur l’attention.
Synonyms
drive
require
mandate
force
coerce
oblige
necessitate
urge
Antonyms
dissuade
prevent
discourage

Definitions

compelverb
To force or drive someone to do something.
The teacher's strict rules compel students to complete their homework on time.
To bring about something by the use of force or pressure.
The evidence was so overwhelming that it compelled the jury to reach a unanimous verdict.
To exert a strong, irresistible influence on; to demand attention or action.
The film's emotional intensity compels viewers to reflect on their own lives.
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